公开(公告)号：US10018149B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US15030080

申请日：2014-10-16

Applicant: ABX ENERGIE LTDA

Inventor： Marno Iockheck

IPC: F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/055

CPC classification number: F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F02G2244/10 ,  F02G2250/00 ,  F02G2250/09 ,  F02G2270/00 ,  F02G2270/90

Abstract: The present invention refers to the technical field of thermodynamic engines, and more specifically to a heat engine that operates with gas in closed loop in differential configuration which is characterized by performing a thermodynamic cycle eight transformations or otherwise explain, it performs two thermodynamic cycles simultaneously, each with four interdependent, additional transformations, two of these transformations “isothermal” and two “adiabatic” in mass transfer in phases of adiabatic processing to provide a new performance curve no longer dependent solely on temperature but the mass transfer rate which allows the construction of machines with high yields and low thermal differentials.

公开(公告)号：US09435291B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US13378977

申请日：2010-06-16

Applicant: James B. Klassen

Inventor： James B. Klassen

IPC: F02G1/04 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/044 ,  H02K7/18

CPC classification number: F02G1/0435 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/05 ,  H02K7/1876

Abstract: A novel engine for producing power from a temperature differential with additional benefits of low cost, high efficiency, quiet operation minimal wear of components, and the ability to produce power or cooling from low grade heat sources.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从温差产生电力的新型发动机，具有低成本，高效率，安静的操作的附加益处，组件的最小磨损以及从低等级的热源产生动力或冷却的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20160017843A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14772490

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: WHITTAKER ENGINEERING (STONEHAVEN) LIMITED

Inventor： Kenneth Whittaker ,  Keith Graham Watt

IPC: F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/057 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F02G1/044

CPC classification number: F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F02G1/057 ,  F02G2243/30 ,  F02G2243/32 ,  F02G2243/34

Abstract: A thermodynamic machine (1) of a Stirling type, the machine comprising an expansion chamber (5), a compression in chamber (6), a regenerator (12) disposed between the expansion and compression chambers; a first heat exchanger (13) in communication with the expansion chamber and the regenerator; a second heat exchanger (14) in communication with the compression chamber and the regenerator; a first bypass conduit (15) connecting the expansion chamber with the regenerator bypassing the first heat exchanger; a second bypass conduit (16) connecting the compression chamber with the regenerator bypassing the second heat exchanger; at least a pair valves (18, 20, 22, 24), one valve (18, 20) provided between the expansion chamber and the first heat exchanger and/or between the regenerator and the first heat exchanger and/or in the first bypass conduit between the expansion chamber and the regenerator; and the other valve (22, 24) provided between the compression chamber and the second heat exchanger and/or between the regenerator and the second heat exchanger and/or in the second bypass conduit between the compression chamber and the regenerator; the valves being controllable.

Abstract translation: 一种斯特林式的热力学机器（1），该机器包括一个膨胀室（5），一个压缩室（6），一个设置在膨胀室和压缩室之间的再生器（12） 与膨胀室和再生器连通的第一热交换器（13）; 与所述压缩室和所述再生器连通的第二热交换器（14）; 连接所述膨胀室和绕过所述第一热交换器的所述再生器的第一旁通管道（15） 连接所述压缩室和绕过所述第二热交换器的所述再生器的第二旁路管道（16） 设置在所述膨胀室和所述第一热交换器之间和/或所述再生器和所述第一热交换器之间和/或所述第一旁路中的至少一对阀门（18,20,22,24），一个阀门（18,20） 膨胀室和再生器之间的管道; 以及设置在压缩室和第二热交换器之间和/或在再生器和第二热交换器之间和/或在压缩室和再生器之间的第二旁路管道中的另一阀（22,24）; 阀门是可控的。

公开(公告)号：US20150033724A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14465550

申请日：2014-08-21

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Danielle A. FONG ,  Stephen E. CRANE ,  Edwin P. BERLIN, JR. ,  AmirHossein Pourmousa ABKENAR ,  Kartikeya MAHALATKAR ,  Yongxi HOU ,  Todd BOWERS

IPC: F15B1/26 ,  F03D9/02 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F03D9/00 ,  F15B15/20

CPC classification number: F15B1/265 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F15B1/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B2015/208 ,  F16H3/72 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E10/722 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02E60/17 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/6579

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

公开(公告)号：US08919112B1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13967281

申请日：2013-08-14

Applicant: LightSail Energy, Inc.

Inventor： Danielle A. Fong ,  Stephen E. Crane ,  Edwin P. Berlin ,  AmirHossein Pourmousa Abkenar ,  Kartikeya Mahalatkar ,  Yongxi Hou ,  Todd Bowers ,  Karl E. Stahlkopf

IPC: F16D31/02 ,  F15B1/00

CPC classification number: F15B1/265 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F15B1/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B2015/208 ,  F16H3/72 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/6579

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

公开(公告)号：US08893487B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13689647

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: LightSail Energy Inc.

Inventor： Danielle A. Fong ,  Stephen E. Crane ,  Edwin P. Berlin, Jr. ,  AmirHossein Pourmousa Abkenar ,  Kartikeya Mahalatkar ,  Yongxi Hou ,  Todd Bowers ,  Karl E. Stahlkopf

IPC: F01B21/02 ,  F03C1/00 ,  F15B1/26 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F01B17/02

CPC classification number: F15B1/265 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F15B1/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B2015/208 ,  F16H3/72 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/6579

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

公开(公告)号：US20140325986A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14356952

申请日：2012-12-15

Applicant: Michael ZETTNER

Inventor： Michael Zettner

IPC: F02G1/05

CPC classification number: F01C1/20 ,  F01C11/004 ,  F01C20/14 ,  F01C21/18 ,  F01C2021/12 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F02G2254/30 ,  F02G2270/90 ,  F04C29/124 ,  Y02E10/46

Abstract: The invention is a rotary engine comprised of at least one and usually a plurality of independent partial engines. Two different processes can be carried out in each independent partial engine both of which are used to operate the engines. The processes of the invention are basically two different and separate closed cycle processes that can both operate within the same geometric confinement, i.e. the same expansion chamber or expansion chambers, at the same time. The primary process performs the main function of converting heat to kinetic energy and is necessary in all engines of the invention. It is a unique process that uses the expansion of gases and also the contraction of the condensing gases after their expansion. The secondary process is needed for start-up and to provide additional power in case the engine might go into a stall. In most engines of the invention both processes are needed to operate the engine.

Abstract translation: 本发明是由至少一个且通常多个独立的部分发动机组成的旋转发动机。 在每个独立的部分引擎中可以执行两个不同的过程，这两个引擎都用于操作发动机。 本发明的方法基本上是两个不同且分离的闭合循环过程，其可以同时在相同的几何限制（即相同的膨胀室或膨胀室）内操作。 主要过程执行将热量转换为动能的主要功能，并且在本发明的所有发动机中是必需的。 这是一个独特的过程，它使用膨胀气体，还有膨胀后冷凝气体的收缩。 启动时需要辅助过程，并提供额外的功率，以防发动机进入失速状态。 在本发明的大多数发动机中，需要两个工艺来操作发动机。

公开(公告)号：US08756928B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13689651

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: LightSail Energy, Inc.

Inventor： Danielle A. Fong ,  Stephen E. Crane ,  Edwin P. Berlin, Jr. ,  AmirHossein Pourmousa Abkenar ,  Kartikeya Mahalatkar ,  Yongxi Hou ,  Todd Bowers ,  Karl E. Stahlkopf

IPC: F01B21/02 ,  F03C1/00

CPC classification number: F15B1/265 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F15B1/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B2015/208 ,  F16H3/72 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/6579

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

公开(公告)号：US20140026549A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US14027089

申请日：2013-09-13

Applicant: LightSail Energy, Inc.

Inventor： Danielle A. FONG ,  Stephen E. CRANE ,  Edwin P. BERLIN, JR. ,  AmirHossein Pourmousa ABKENAR ,  Kartikeya MAHALATKAR ,  Yongxi HOU ,  Todd BOWERS ,  Karl E. STAHLKOPF

IPC: F15B1/26 ,  F01C13/00

CPC classification number: F15B1/265 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F15B1/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B2015/208 ,  F16H3/72 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/6579

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例的压缩空气能量存储系统包括用于压缩和膨胀空气的可逆机构，一个或多个压缩空气存储罐，控制系统，一个或多个热交换器，并且在本发明的某些实施例中 ，电动发电机。 可逆式空气压缩机 - 膨胀机使用机械动力来压缩空气（当其作为压缩机时），并将储存在压缩空气中的能量转换为机械功率（作为膨胀机时）。 在某些实施方案中，压缩机 - 膨胀器包括一个或多个阶段，每个阶段由部分填充有水或其它液体的压力容器（“压力池”）组成。 在一些实施例中，压力容器与一个或多个气缸装置连通，以将空气和液体与其气缸室交换。 合适的阀门允许空气进入和离开压力池和气缸装置（如果存在），在电子控制下。

公开(公告)号：US20130108480A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13689647

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: LightSail Energy Inc.

Inventor： Danielle A. FONG ,  Stephen E. Crane ,  Edwin P. Berlin, JR. ,  AmirHossein Pourmousa Abkenar ,  Kartikeya Mahalatkar ,  Yongxi Hou ,  Todd Bowers ,  Karl E. Stahlkoff

IPC: F04B39/06

CPC classification number: F15B1/265 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F15B1/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B2015/208 ,  F16H3/72 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/6579

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.